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Small countries, big impact

Global health leaders from around the world gathered at NUS for the inaugural Global Health Thought Leadership Dialogue, a landmark event that explored how small nations can wield outsized influence in shaping global health policies. The dialogue, co-hosted by the NUS Global Health Office and Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, brought together experts to discuss the future of global health governance, multilateralism, and how countries like Singapore can punch above their weight in contributing to international health solutions.

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Rising young scientists

Three NUS researchers have been commended on the 2024 edition of the MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 (TR35) Asia Pacific list in recognition of their remarkable accomplishments and contributions to the progress of science and technology. The TR35 Asia Pacific list recognises these young science and technology trailblazers who have shown exceptional innovation and entrepreneurial acuity, and whose discoveries are expected to have profound impact in their respective fields.

Research

Making the case to reduce hospital food wastage

Devising ways to address food wastage in Singapore hospitals was the focus of this year’s CHS Case Competition, an annual event organised by NUS’ College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS). Organised in partnership with Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Boston Consulting Group, the competition’s fourth iteration received a record 78 submissions.

Education

Developing bright minds to boost Singapore’s defence

NUS and the Ministry of Defence of Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the new Temasek-Presidential Young Professorship. This prestigious Professorship will be awarded to exceptional and promising research talent who are keen to pioneer next-generation defence research. This partnership will also leverage NUS’ strong research communities in emerging domains to drive the development of cutting-edge defence technologies.

Research

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Shaping the Future

“At NUS, we are moving boldly — and concertedly — to expand tomorrow's frontiers. We believe that we have the power to shape the future, for the better.”


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Distinguished thought leaders, movers and shakers in Singapore and across the globe gather regularly on campus to share their insights and engage in intellectual discourse.

Platform Workers Act strikes crucial balance for future of gig economy

Platform Workers Act strikes crucial balance for future of gig economy

To address the evolving nature of work in the digital age, Singapore has passed a Platform Workers Bill. According to Dr Mathew Mathews, Head of Social Lab and Principal Research Fellow from the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, the most significant of the protections granted by the Act are CPF contributions, which are crucial for home ownership and retirement planning in Singapore.


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‘No money, no walk’ – is cash the ultimate motivator for staying active?

‘No money, no walk’ – is cash the ultimate motivator for staying active?

We all know that exercising is important, but sometimes we need a little push to get off the couch. Many reward-based physical activity programmes have been rolled out and have met with success, yet, maintaining physical activity continues to be a challenge. Prof Eric Andrew Finkelstein from the Programme in Health Services and Systems Research, and Executive Director, Lien Centre for Palliative Care; and Ms Michelle Chow, Research Assistant, from the same Centre, at the Duke-NUS Medical School observe that while cash rewards have a place in health promotion programmes, it is not the only effective motivator.


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